Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide May 2, 2026 Most Canadians Support MAID. But the Issue of Access for People With Mental Illness Is Fraught. As Canada weighs the future of medically assisted death, one woman fears the law will change too late for her. Most Canadians Support MAID. But the Issue of Access for People With Mental Illness Is Fraught. As Canada weighs the future of medically assisted death, one woman fears the law will change too late for her. See more
Muay Thai May 2, 2026 Learning Muay Thai Can Allow Visitors to Stay in Thailand Longer Visitors can apply for a five-year visa if they take lessons in “soft power” activities like the Thai martial art. Training does not have to be grueling, and... Learning Muay Thai Can Allow Visitors to Stay in Thailand Longer Visitors can apply for a five-year visa if they take lessons in “soft power” activities like the Thai martial art. Training does not have to be grueling, and... Share
Gyeongju (South Korea) May 2, 2026 South Korea’s Cherry Blossoms Attract a Connoisseur: The Japanese Cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, is a cherished rite in Japan. Some Japanese are also doing it in South Korea. South Korea’s Cherry Blossoms Attract a Connoisseur: The Japanese Cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, is a cherished rite in Japan. Some Japanese are also doing it in South Korea. Share
Tests and Examinations May 2, 2026 A 5-Month Wait and a 50% Fail Rate: It’s Hard to Get a British Driving License The average wait for a test in England and Scotland has hit 22 weeks, up from five weeks before the pandemic, leading to frustration and attempts to jump the... A 5-Month Wait and a 50% Fail Rate: It’s Hard to Get a British Driving License The average wait for a test in England and Scotland has hit 22 weeks, up from five weeks before the pandemic, leading to frustration and attempts to jump the... Share
Ukraine May 1, 2026 Ukraine war briefing: Russian oil hub of Tuapse hit for fourth time as environmental disaster mounts Ukrainian drone attacks on refinery in Black Sea port cause toxic clouds and oil slicks on resort’s coastline; Kyiv to reform army. What we know on day 1,529... Ukraine war briefing: Russian oil hub of Tuapse hit for fourth time as environmental disaster mounts Ukrainian drone attacks on refinery in Black Sea port cause toxic clouds and oil slicks on resort’s coastline; Kyiv to reform army. What we know on day 1,529... Share
Indigenous Australians May 1, 2026 Kumanjayi Baby Girl’s relatives share grief at ‘child ripped away’ as NT chief minister foreshadows charges Gurindji families mourn ‘a life so precious, gone far too soon’Warning: This article contains images of and references to Indigenous Australians who have die... Kumanjayi Baby Girl’s relatives share grief at ‘child ripped away’ as NT chief minister foreshadows charges Gurindji families mourn ‘a life so precious, gone far too soon’Warning: This article contains images of and references to Indigenous Australians who have die... Share
Abortion May 1, 2026 US appeals court blocks mail-order access to abortion drugs Abortion rights supporters say ruling most sweeping threat to access since supreme court overturned Roe in 2022Access to mifepristone, the FDA-approved medic... US appeals court blocks mail-order access to abortion drugs Abortion rights supporters say ruling most sweeping threat to access since supreme court overturned Roe in 2022Access to mifepristone, the FDA-approved medic... Share
Cuba May 1, 2026 Cuba says Trump’s fresh sanctions on its economy amount to ‘collective punishment’ The US sanctions target people operating in broad sections of Cuban economy, including energy, defence and miningCuba’s government has said new sanctions imp... Cuba says Trump’s fresh sanctions on its economy amount to ‘collective punishment’ The US sanctions target people operating in broad sections of Cuban economy, including energy, defence and miningCuba’s government has said new sanctions imp... Share
US immigration May 1, 2026 Judge blocks Trump administration from deporting 3,000 Yemeni refugees Emergency order allows extension of temporary protected status that has been repeatedly grantedA federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration fro... Judge blocks Trump administration from deporting 3,000 Yemeni refugees Emergency order allows extension of temporary protected status that has been repeatedly grantedA federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration fro... Share
Trump administration May 1, 2026 Trump news at a glance: US troops to be pulled from Germany as president’s feud with Nato allies intensifies Pentagon says withdrawal is expected to be completed over the next six to 12 months – key US politics stories from Friday, 1 May at a glanceIt appears Donald... Trump news at a glance: US troops to be pulled from Germany as president’s feud with Nato allies intensifies Pentagon says withdrawal is expected to be completed over the next six to 12 months – key US politics stories from Friday, 1 May at a glanceIt appears Donald... Share
Marvel May 1, 2026 Gerry Conway, creator of the Punisher in Spider-Man comics, dies at 73 Marvel praises Conway’s ‘undeniable and indelible impact’ of celebrated comic book writer who also worked for DCGerry Conway, a renowned comic book writer wh... Gerry Conway, creator of the Punisher in Spider-Man comics, dies at 73 Marvel praises Conway’s ‘undeniable and indelible impact’ of celebrated comic book writer who also worked for DCGerry Conway, a renowned comic book writer wh... Share
Barr May 1, 2026 Trump Endorses Andy Barr for Senate as Musk-Backed Candidate Exits Race The candidate in Kentucky, Nate Morris, said he would be joining the Trump administration. He met with the president a day before his announcement. Trump Endorses Andy Barr for Senate as Musk-Backed Candidate Exits Race The candidate in Kentucky, Nate Morris, said he would be joining the Trump administration. He met with the president a day before his announcement. Share
Political Prisoners May 1, 2026 Narges Mohammadi, Iranian Nobel Laureate, Is Hospitalized Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activists, was taken to a hospital after collapsing following a heart problem in prison. Narges Mohammadi, Iranian Nobel Laureate, Is Hospitalized Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activists, was taken to a hospital after collapsing following a heart problem in prison. Share
